In regards to the family valuing their reputation or trying to keep up appearances, I think a lot of people don't fully realize just how recently this village was created and how new the gifts are. The encanto was created when Pedro died, the people who live there are those who escaped the village with them and were saved by the miracle as well. It's only been around for 50 years, 45 of that with the family gifts. Anyone Abuela's age or even a few years older than the triplets would have been there, fleeing from the dangers and witnessing Pedro's sacrifice and the creation of the encanto. I think the concern over their reputation is less about upholding the family name and more about being a symbol of security and hope for the encanto. The miracle saved the community, the gifts help the community. The characters talk about everyone getting anxious when the gifts start fading, but it's not because they'll have to herd their own donkeys, but because many of them probably have the same fears as Abuela of outside threats.
I LOVE YOUR COMMENT! Thank you so much for sharing your heart and your knowledge. That is an excellent and very valuable point. To be a beacon and symbol of security for a village of non-gifted people that escaped being massacred, that is quite the burden to bare. Very true and even more understanding of the immense pressure and stress Abuela must have endured for so many years. AND ALONE AT THAT! Of course, she had her family but losing the love of her life and now having such an immense responsibility while having experienced such trauma is going to be difficult for anyone. Then you're acting out of fear due to stress, duty, responsibility, that can be a breeding ground for very toxic behavior. But nevertheless, I think the movie beautiful shows how one can heal and come together in the spirit of family, community, and forgiveness. I truly appreciate your insightful comment. We are happy to have you! And I wish you the loveliest day!
Yes, exactly. People talk about the movie being about intergenerational trauma a lot, but most act like this is just about Alma and her family. No, it's the whole village. A village made out of displaced traumatized people who lost their homes, some who were injured and/or lost their loved ones. That's the environment of fear and uncertainty that Pepa, Bruno and Julieta grew up in. They've probably been hearing all these awful tales since they were very young. The trauma was still fresh on people's minds. It's no wonder that one 5 year old ended up developing the power to heal and other to see into the future. It also makes a bit more sense to why people started to resent Bruno, traumatized ppl do not take well to bad news 😬. And Abuela, she didn't just have to raise her children, she had to "raise" the whole town. She had to be the one who always stays strong and keeps things under control or else everyone would fall into a panic.
Haven't gotten through all the comments... has anyone mentioned how Isabela looks a lot like Abuela Alma did when she was young, which is probably one reason why she is the "favorite" grandchild? And how Mariano resembles Abuelo Pedro? In the engagement, Abuela wanted the next generation to have the life she didn't get to have-- as well as sort of living vicariously through her granddaughter.
Ngl, when I first saw Mariano after seeing the portrait of Abeula Pedro, I mistakenly thought that Abeula wanted Mariano in the family so much that she had already put up a painting of him in the house. I realized I was wrong later in the movie lol.
I think I heard Isabella singing "I'll be fine." and Dolores singing "I'm fine.", cause Dolores is upset about Mariano marrying someone else, but has to pretend she doesn't care, while Isabella doesn't want to marry him, but feels like she has to.
Actually it's just a modulation of her earlier phrase. "Like the grapes on a vine, one a vine, on a viiiiine." If you watch the official clip with subtitles it makes this slightly more obvious by subtitling her earlier line.
I really like how they tell the Disney version of Abuelo Pedro but when Mirabel sees how actually horrific his death was, she begins to see her Abuela not as someone hurting her, but as someone hurting. It also shows how death is glossed over. In the first story he just vanishes and Abuela is a bit sad. But then you see how he dies and Abuela screaming in horror, shock and pain; and sitting catatonic in her room that mirrored her old one with Pedro, because she can’t let go.
A woman with three babies who never knew their father - she never told them the true story. Abuela lived alone with her grief thinking she was protecting her family from that trauma, when it leaked out of her every protective impulse.
i cannot believe how much i see my family in this movie, i see my grandmother in abuela so much, like she saw her husband die IN front of her to raising 3-5 kids all alone, to having the generational trauma eventually be projected on to us, her grand children as toxic tropes and racial biases. that's why i can't bring myself to see abuela as a villan.
I absolutely adore that while we see the explanation and get to understand why Abuela is the way she is, that's not all there is to her redemption. It's that she recognizes how her choices and her trauma led to the second collapse, and her apology to Mirabel, and her efforts to change. The movie doesn't gloss over the fact that she hurt her family badly because she has a tragic backstory. It doesn't say that how Abuela treated her family was okay after all because she was in pain. It does say that realizing the pain made it easier to understand, and with understanding and Abuela's genuine regret and effort to change, her family could forgive her and help her rebuild Casita and the family back better and stronger. Abuela isn't a villain. The only villains in this story are the soldiers or guerillas that forced Alma and Pedro and the rest of the townspeople to flee their homes, and killed Pedro - and even they're more plot device than active villain. There doesn't always have to be evil for bad things to happen to people, or for families to crack, and I think that's a brilliant and important message for people to hear.
I’ve seen a lot of people saying that Abuela apologizing & actively trying to be better in the end is “unrealistic”, but I’d like to point out that Abuela had just lost everything for the second time in her life, and it’s not like she did a public apology, it was just between her & Mirabel. Also just because you haven’t experienced it doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen.
@hasslfoot that's completely understandable. even though this movie wasn't made for people like me, I can easily put myself in Mirabel's shoes, and unfortunately my family isn't quite as deserving of forgiveness or as willing to change as hers. but personally, I think that if this story gives a family broken by generational trauma out there somewhere--who would otherwise force kids to become estranged and pick up the pieces on their own--the motivation to fix things and the hope of becoming a happy loving family, it's completely worth the unrealistic approach. yes, we definitely need to see more stories about kids learning that they *don't* have to forgive their family/guardian(s) (beyond Tangled). but honestly I'd rather there be fewer kids out there who have to endure the pain of a family that's not willing to change, and showing those kids a new way forward is going to help so many families become better.
@@shriek_a_boo Exactly. And I think it did a good job showing that yeah, Abuela was putting too much pressure on them, there's still a place for the kids to recognize WHY. I feel like if Mirabel hadn't extended that understanding..."Abuela, I see now, you've been through so much, and you lost everything and you were just trying to keep us protected."...that more realistically Abuela might have been less forgiving and reacted defensively. "Well you just don't understand what I went through and what I've gone through for this family." But since she did, it at least opened the door to Abuela being like "You know what, maybe you're right. We're safe. Maybe I've been overreacting and I need to chill." Okay, paraphrased obviously. :D But I think in real life, you'd see more people reacting defensively and not with that understanding. And I do agree that we need more stories like this that are resolved with understanding and love all around. :)
In a way, it's how generational trauma is also healed in reality. It's not as fast, or as simple, but the first step is ALWAYS taking personal responsibility.
I also like the symbolism of the black shawl Abuela always seems to be wearing through out most of the movie, shes been in mourning/grieving ever since her husband died. I think its a hint of how much she tries to be strong herself for not only her family but the village itself, but shes hurting inside as well.
Pedro's memory, in a literal sense, protected her and the children early on and drove them to survive, but became a shackle later on that prevented the family from growing naturally. Really, the mountains, the house, her shawl, and the candle and miracle itself are all tied to the same metaphor - a cocoon that can protect and sustain, but must be cracked open eventually to move on. You can even see Pedro's spirit (as butterflies) embracing them one more time before flying out and parting ways.
In the concept art, and in the Art Of Encanto book, you can see the Luisa’s room is made of stone because she’s supposed the be the strong one. But, only known to her, there is a secret door that leads to an amusement park where she can finally be a kid. OW😭😭
23:45 When you realize that the cracks represent the wounds of the trauma of feeling estranged from his family. Bruno couldn't confront reality in a healthy way so he invented Hernando who's scared of nothing, and Jorge who makes the spackle has a voice more like automated, and without a visible face as if the intention was to hide the feeling in order to do what is necesary. This speaks of Bruno's deep feelings of shame disguised with humor.
I like how Luisa is both strong and muscular but also feminine. Tough girls can love sparkly unicorn donkeys too. Also, how the dad swore. "Miercoles!"
@@amandaguenascimento right before the start of the madrigal song when she's leaving her room and at the end of the movie when she goes to to put the door knob in the new house door .. it's just a very slight hesitation (my mom and sister don't agree with me btw )
I watched this with my family and after "surface pressure", I was fighting tears. Unexpectedly, my little sister hugged me as if she knew about everything I'm carrying MY HEART-- I never expected to relate so much to a Disney character after Mulan, but Isabella's, Luisa's, and Mirabel's characters are definitely, very heart-wrenchingly relatable to me. It's one of the best family movies out there. After the movie, I didn't talk at all and just cried in my room. It's been a while, but your reactions cheered me up and I so love love LOVEEE the Spanish commentary to this.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you were able to find joy in my content. I completely get that relatability to this movie myself, especially with the madrigal sisters. So much pressure and weight is carried on the shoulders of good people. People who are kind and generous and put others before themselves, but those people need to be reminded that they can take that weight off, You are carrying too much. When that truth really connects to your heart, it's incredibly freeing. I'm happy you were able to have such a emotional experience from this film. I wish you prosperity, joy, and love over your life! You deserve it! Have a blessed one, we're happy to have you!
'Surface Pressure' is by far the best song and representation of my life as every single year something always happened and my entire family always depended on me to hold up everything yet also blamed me making it difficult for many things to happen in my life. After years of struggling mentally and such there'd be times that I had to separate from all of them not cuz I didn't like them but rather all the negative energy formed was put onto me (who unfortunately absorbs it but unable to release it) and felt that I had to be the one to fix everything yet put my dreams and such on the back burner. However, now I'm trying to get my dreams to come true and be successful for own sake and cousin (may she rest in peace).
This is one of the few Latina reactions that doesn’t say that Mirabel should’ve or would’ve been hit for her outburst and it’s really refreshing. I enjoy that you can acknowledge that it doesn’t always work out so easily but I love that you acknowledge that healing can happen and it is beautiful
Man, that forest fire of a rumor. You KNOW Pepa's not keeping that from her twin sister. Felix ain't keeping that from his wife. Look where Agustín sat. AS FAR AWAY FROM HIS WIFE AS POSSIBLE. He couldn't keep that either! Thank you so much for your insights. I really appreciate this reaction video :) Also, shoutout to the Guzmans. I sure as hell wouldn't help someone who broke my nose twice. What a patient, caring man.
Every young Latine person I've seen on social media is legitimately using Encanto to address generational family traumas and I am loving it. Hell, Lin-Manuel said he wrote Surface Pressure (Luisa's song) as an apology to his older sister. This movie is everything.
Even as a non-Latine person, my sister and I have used this movie to discuss our very different experiences growing up with the same parents. I’m the younger sister, and had considerable health issues from birth. My sister felt pressure to be perfect, because I wasn’t. I posted on Facebook “sometimes being little sister means feeling like Mirabel, thinking your big sister is a combination of Isabela and Luisa, then growing up to realize how much pressure she was under all along to be perfect.” My sister messaged me: “hi, have you been hiding in my therapy sessions?” Much like Inside/Out has been useful in helping kids verbalize their emotions, and express how depression feels, I feel like this film will be really helpful in teaching kids to express their place in a family or their emotional needs.
You're the first reactor that I saw break down when they sang "we see how bright you burn, we see how brave you've been" to Mirabel and I LOVED YOU FOR THAT. Not a lot of people resonated with it. I see a lot of reactors talk about how they wish the family apologized verbally to Bruno & Mirabel but for me, having the validation that they can finally see Mirabel is enough. It's a step in the right direction. Sometimes, that's all we really need you know. For me that single line hit harder than the whole Surface Pressure (altho that song also makes me wanna cry all day). Anyway. Loved the reaction 😅💖
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm glad you resonated with that line as well. It hit me so deeply for very similar reasons to you. Yes, this may be a kids movie and while certain people will want a verbal apology or comeuppance for those characters that wronged our protagonists, you are right. For people like you and me, sometimes what makes the difference is the validation. Validation that all of the invisible work that you put into your life to be a kind, brave, caring, and empathetic person, in spite of Terrible Circumstances, has been acknowledged by those you love most. Sometimes those who love us the most have the potential to hurt us the deepest. And many people never see an apology from those sources. But validation and giving someone the gift of feeling heard, respected, and acknowledged can be a first step to healing. And I was moved to tears seeing a message so nuanced shown for so many to see. I wish you a beautifully fruitful healing journey for you and your pains. I hope that love and peace surround you and know that in your darkest moments, you are not alone. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I wish you all the best!
I absolutely lost it at "the miracle is not some magic that you've got, the miracle is you". Something about that line and the way it is delivered turns me into an emotional mess. In real-world terms to me it sounds like "it's okay if you fail, it's okay if you're not special, it's okay if things aren't the way you want them to be, what matters is that you're here, and that in itself makes you valuable"
@@callmeclariss Disney animated films are never just kids' movies. Especially since so many of them seem to start with the loss of a parent which is incredibly traumatic to children. Bambi lost his mother, Elsa and Anna lost their parents, Dumbo's mother is taken away from him and locked up. And Encanto starts with the death of Pedro, leaving Alma to raise triplet babies by herself. I really like that the writers of these Disney films do not shy away from themes of family heartbreak just because there are children in the viewing audience.
Your commentary really hit me, especially with Luisa and the pressure placed on her - or that she placed on herself. I was an older sister - am, still, in a chaotic household and it took me a while as a teen to realize my job was not to be the "second parent" in the household or to mother my sister, and that it was alright to be an elder sister and still just a child as well...
I made a video with the italian version of Luisa's song using Buffy&Dawn from"Buffy-the Vampire Slayer".There's an ep in particular in which Buffy is crying while having the you-don't-have-to-replace-mom VS well-if-I-don't-do-it-who-will kind of fight with Dawn plus the burden of being the Slayer and always having to fight/ sacrifice herself for the world's safety. I think it fits perfectly with her story.💛
I can say with confidence that this might be Disney's best movie so far, if not top 3. We don't have your typical "good versus evil" archetype that every fictional story follows, instead we have a beautiful story that can be applied literally in every household in every society. Take the magic away and it's still as strong. I see therapists reacting and analysing this movie and they all identify every different "family troop", and it's really fitting.
It’s absolutely in my top 3. And because of this movie nothing will ever break into the top three again because between how much I relate to this movie, my undying love for Mulan (one of my favorite movies since I was like 2), and Big Hero 6 being literally perfect no other movie has a chance. They’ll have to settle for top 5.
Its kind of surprising how few people I've talked to actively realized that at the end Abuela Alma was happy to see Bruno again because he's her SON, not just "Tio Bruno from the song". Its a little sad how so many people watching sort of skipped over the fact that its not just Bruno coming home to a family he loves and has been yearning for but a mother getting her son back and 2 sisters getting their brother back. Im glad you actually saw and acknowledged it
Did you notice it's only when she realized her mistakes where she shows her love for her children ? She takes Julieta's hands and touches Pepa's cheek (and of course when Bruno appears)
@@a.g.demada5263 And it's so adorable when she sees Bruno for the first time in years, she hugs him and calls him "Brunito" (Little Bruno). That's why I think it's touching and adorable when Julieta and Pepa both hug Bruno at the same time cause they're so happy to have their brother back
My son is about 9. When I sat down to watch the movie with him he kind of gave a funny look when Abuela hugged Bruno and he said "Brunito?" I told him it was (more or less) Spanish for "little Bruno". He looked confused for a second, and I said "you know, that's his mommy. He's still her baby." He said "oh." The song really built Bruno up to be something sinister, and then even when he was just a good weird guy his power is frankly awe-inspiring, but also the way Abuela talks about him when she finally does is with so much hurt that it was probably hard for him to connect them as people who love each other. Between that and the fact that we have a small family we live far away from, I'm not sure he picked up on the mother-son relationship there with so many other people in the mix. As a mom though, it was hard for me not to feel that homecoming. I can't imagine being so mad at my son that I wouldn't be happy and relieved to see him come home.
I didn't see anyone mention this (can't read or translate most of the Spanish comments so I may have missed one) but the event that caused them to flee their village was based off the Thousand Days war, which as a middle American raised person I had never even heard of before this. The featurettes and interviews have a lot of info about stuff that's basically meta. They did SO MUCH research for this movie.
WAIT, they dont teach you that in the US?????? Why???? Bc like, it happened during the construction of the Panama Canal, Panama was part of Colombia then, and France and the US were directly involved with the construction so ooof... i thought yall up there wouldve at least _heard_ of it even if you didnt go into it in depth during classes, im kinda upset now ;;
@@bellsthesultana Sadly we don't learn about a lot of history outside the US unless it deals directly with something that happened in the US. Even then, we might not learn the whole story. There's a ton of history that happened in the US that we're still fighting to get taught. Honestly, I feel like I pretty much just learned about ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, Europe in the 1700s, then US history and world wars. For most other countries, mostly just learned about colonialism and that at some point in the 1900s, most South American and African countries had wars to free themselves from colonialism. Also pretty sure I learned next to nothing about the Eastern world.
@@CurseT13 @faureamour i kinda knew that to some extent but i thought theyd at least gloss over it, didnt know it was that bad ooof guys, thats rough ): Where i live ofc we have limitations and dont learn everything either, but schools try their best and at least we get to know _of_ something even if we dont have the time to get into it, which also upsets me, but still ;; i tutor high school history/geography so like... my pov is kinda biased HAHAHAHHA but thats sad, i wish students (everywhere, even here) could learn more about world history
Mirabel didn't receive a gift because she is the gift. The door disappeared because the house is her "room," hence the doorknob at the end with the M on it (it could have stood for Madrigal though), and i believe she's different from her family because she's next in line as the next patriarch of the family after her grandmother who also doesnt have a special gift but both share a bond with the house, This is just my thoughts on it though
I agree, I think Mirabel's gift is that she is the one who is 'closest' to the house. The magic starts to falter when Mirabel is excluded and it comes back when she reconciles with Isabela and her grandma. It's almost like the magic is using Mirabel to show abuela what she discovers at the end of the movie - who the miracle is really for
Thank you! I knew Mirabel was destined to be the new foundation for the Madrigals. She didn't need a showy gift, she's the next protector of the whole family and *all* of the gifts ;D
I like that the Abuella had good motives. I feel like had this movie been made even just a couple of decades ago the Abuella would have been motivated by trying to preserve the family's power, status or wealth. But here she acknowledges that she received a miracle and talks about serving her community and working to be worthy of that miracle. It shows that even with the best of intentions, it can be important to acknowledge when you need to rest (Luisa), know what it is that you want to do and what you don't want to do and find a way to do good while not ignoring your own desires (Isabella) and that you can admire those around you and appreciate their strengths without having to put them on a pedestal and while still being able to empathize with them and recognize that there are times when even someone you admire will need your help and they may not even realize it themselves (Mirabela).
@hasslfoot lmaao Abuella fr isn't a selfish villain like mother gothel though, she does care about her family but she made them deal with alot of pressure, for mother gothel she doesn't care at all about rapunzel she just want rapunzel's hair power
I agree, I definitely feel like the pressure was unintentional. Right in the first song you can kind of identify why there are problems when Abuela sings about having to “earn the miracle”. The whole point of a miracle is that it is a freely given blessing, its not something you need to earn or prove you deserve… but because of the situation where the miracle occurred, Abuela mistakenly connected the two. Then she became blind to the pressure she unknowingly put onto others because of the pressure she put onto herself. Her miracle saved her community, and she put so much pressure on herself to make sure that the community always felt safe and protected so they never needed to be afraid of those evils that threatened them again. She had no way of knowing if the raiders would be back if the Encanto was lost. And she never communicated those fears to anyone. That’s why when Mirabel finds out about it all and acknowledges the trauma that comes from that, then Abuela can open up and also see the real life consequences of that fear and the damage it caused her family.
I absolutely loved the Spanish commentary. This has been by far the best review I've seen. All your connections to the culture and as a Latina. Thank you so much for making my shitty day better. Can't wait to see more of your content! Hope you're doing well and staying safe!
Thank you so much!!! Your comment warmed my heart. I love being able to provide some joy and light to others so I feel incredibly grateful that my content was able to bring you joy! I hope that your day continues to get better because you deserve it! Have a blessed day and we're happy to have you!
@@callmeclariss Panama huh my fam moms side came to America from el salvador unfortunately im really bad with languages and forgot Spanish all together mom taught it out of me and well due to learning struggles (autism is a b and im absolutly the black sheep of my family) its not connecting again which sucks lol but still trying failing miserably but haven't given up yet lol. Anywho love the channel amd reaction ran into it on accident liked the vibe energy and all of it had me laughing dying about recognizing seeing and wanting foods cause i was same cried with you all of it so subscribed 😁 lol also I love this movie and the music. Ps love your hair it looks amazing
As a Colombian, this movie hits too hard. Also, Abuela's story is real and so crude, made me cry at the cinema so hard. This was so cute to watch, I loved your commentary both in Spanish and English.
in Dolores part of the song "we don´t talk about Bruno"she acctually tells Mirabel that she hears bruno in the walls (I can always hear him sort of muttering and mumbeling and associate him with the sound of fallen sand do YOU understand)
"My gift wasn't rly helping the family.. but I love my family, you know?" And seeing those drawn dishes and him standing there all embarrassed.. I watched that movie with my daughter but THAT fucking caught me off guard..
This movie is from Colombia, they really went in on this movie! It's very unique and very different from other disney movies. The songs are amazing too! The story had a good message and it just blows my mind. One of my favorite movies for sure!
Surface pressure was the song that had me bopping then sobbing at the same time. Damn I felt that song so hard, this movie and Lin’s songwriting captured family dysfunction to a T.
Cool that you were able to predict depth in Isabella before it was shown. Up until her song I'd written her off as just a jerk whose only redeeming quality was how she enunciated "papaya".
The thing that gets me is the foreshadowing of how much she *hates* the life she is forced to live. Her shock when she hears Mariano wants to have five children. And the one that made me pause and recontextualise everything Isabela while watching the movie: In We Don't Talk About Bruno, she drops in singing about how he told her that she'd have her perfect life. Why in a song about all the misery Bruno's predictions inflicts? Is she here to say that Bruno was fine? No. She drops in to say that Bruno told her that she'd be forever trapped in this gilded cage.
@@XCC23 that and her face whenever they talk about her marriage and when mariano was asking him to marry her. She looks like she was just silently screaming and her eyes were slightly squinting in pain
@@XCC23 It occurs to me from your post that "He told me that the life of my dreams would be promised and someday be mine..." never says whether her dreams are good or bad. She can't envision a different future, so her dreams have her just as trapped as her reality. My speculation is that Bruno had no predictions, or no reliable predictions after the destruction of the house (until it was remade). So all of the predictions were pre-break and restoration (hence Dolores' love out of reach). So I agree with you - who promised that terrible dream? Abuela.
On second viewing, you can hear that Abuela's part in the Family Madrigal song is the same melody as Dos Oruguitas. While this doesn't excuse her harsh actions, knowing the full root of her pain provides more understanding.
Everyone talks about Dolores not being able to keep a secret for just a few hours but let's be fair to her she hears EVERYTHING. Imagine hearing every secret in your entire town and have to not tell anyone. And she can keep some secrets like Bruno never leaving because she knows the consequences if that secret got out. Also I believe Mirabel never got a door because the casita chose her to be the next matriarch of the family so in a sense Abuelas door will become Mirabel's door.
I totally agree! I love the idea that Mirabel didn't get a door because she is stepping into Abuela's role as the matriach of the family. Her door is the front door of the casita. She is the one who makes everyone feel welcome and safe inside. She is the glue of the family.
Great reaction to a great movie, thank you. A minor thing at the end of the movie that I wanted to point out: when Dolores said that she heard Mariano, it's not just a joke about her power. During the movie, we are giving no indication that he's actually a big dumb hunk like Mirabel called him, but there's a good chance that because of his good looks the people of Encanto don't look beyond the surface, don't really listen to what he's saying/don't let him really talk about what he thinks/cares. But Dolores paid attention, listened to him being a good son and a poet, loves him for more than just his physical appearences. Even the minor characters of the movie have layered and an arc, and I think it's neat. Also, love your makeup and your hair.
Mariano might also be the only person in the entire movie who asked Mirabel if she was okay *before* a house fell on top of her. I thought that was special.
We all sobbed at the same times even though I'm rewatching 🤣 this movie not only is a great representation of another culture but also a sort of therapy for the inner child of anyone who's been through this generational trauma. 💜
Mirabel is the candle. It was the candle that brought magic and miracle to the house the first time with Abuela .. And in absence of the candle, Mirabel, the human candle fixes it.The whole house is her room. And The reason Mirabel didn't get a gift is because she is the gift.
One of the best reactions i've seen! I really liked the comments in spanish and also it was pretty great when you realized the thing about oruguitas and mariposas! Like i love to see so many different people react to Encanto but not everyone really gets a few of the subtle meanings or the things in spanish, most of all Dos Oruguitas because they dont watch with subtitles to get it... so yeah, awesome reaction, loved your take!
Thank you so much! Yea when the chorus changed from oruguitas to mariposas I was DONE!! It was frikin waterworks galore! The fact that the song and the story had so beautiful set up that metaphor from the beginning about the pressures and stresses of life or trauma, and how the chrysalis of a caterpillar is the hard journey to healing it takes and that in the end WE ARE BUTTERFLIES!! AHHHH!! Amazing musical storytelling and I was completely and utterly moved. Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Happy to have you and have a good one!
Yeah, I got the symbolism too, it's a shame it was lost on people who don't understand Spanish (at least when watching the film). And the way Sebastián sings it, with so much emotion and heart ❤. Makes me cry everytime. Edit: to say the version is sang in English through the credits (still by Sebastián) which is still beautiful and the context is still there. ❤
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Random-ish question, but I’ve been wondering- ...Shouldn’t Mirabel refer to Bruno as, _”Tio_ Bruno” more often, and just “Bruno” only occasionally- instead of the other way around...? Also- LOVE the Spanish commentary!!!!
I also love that this movie shows that even children and teenagers have the potential to really help their family members heal and grow. You are not unintelligent or unable to affect your family in meaningful ways. You are powerful! Your compassion, your talents, and traits can help your siblings, your parents, and even your grandparents. You make an impact and you matter. ❤️
Fun fact: Bruno was originally going to be called Oscar but that was changed to match better with the song Luisa (I’m not sure if I spelled that correctly) was originally not going to have a personality and stuff but the song creator was reminded of his older when seeing her so wrote the song about her as an apology for not noticing how much pressure she was under during their childhood (if I am wrong someone correct me)
People have said it's unrealistic to see abuela apologize that quickly, but honestly, if your grandchild telling you how you are the reason shit is falling apart caused the mystical force protecting your family to break apart as her words held weight, I think you'd start rethinking things too. And that's the thing, right? None of us have magic to nail our point home for us.
Was a pleasure to watch, generally I think it's great that disney seems to be distancing themselves from "big bad guy" narratives to the family drama with magical elements to make it all more fantastical but still with a very grounded theme and lesson.
The bolitas were buñuelos not pandebono, still just as tasty though but not cheesy. I lived in Colombia as a kid for three (almost four) years and I do miss the food the most.
@@gonzaleznm12 😁 I'm Mexican not Colombian. My step-father was Colombian which is why I was living there. Still have very fond memories of living there from around the ages of 7 to 10.
Really love the hidden layers of the ending. Her whole life she felt awkward at not receiving her own door like everyone else in the family. And at the end her "Door" was the front door to the whole house. The door to her family.
Really love this. It’s so nice with your cultural input as a Latina. I am Scandinavian so I have another cultural background, even if many things of course are relatable. Also love when you comment in Spanish, thanks for the subtitles by the way 😊.
Hey im Scandinavian too(Faroe Islands) We also have families like this though they dont always resolve their problems, some do solve their problems. I also have a cultural background
I wept and I mean wept watching this movie the first time I can’t tell you how important it is to have your family or people who take you for granted humble themselves to say “we see you and we’re proud” and when Luisa sang “carry ever family burden” I really felt that
it's insane watching several reactions because I thought that the movie was very clear in the generational trauma, the family bond keeping together the miracle and everything in Luisa's and Isabela's songs, but then watching others who didn't experience that growing up (good for them there's nothing wrong with that) seeing that it took them longer to get it, or they got the gist of it, but didn't really get it, or some who didn't understand it at all. I'm not latino, but I def felt this as a 2nd generation filipino who's lived in a multigenerational household. Thnx for reacting, I thought I was the odd one for a bit immediately getting the emotional undertones and reacting the same way you did to abuela and everyone.
I was privileged to grow up with a next door neighbor family of a Dominican doctor and his artist wife and their three children, one my age. I'm so happy to be seeing the hispanic renaissance taking shape in the modern US culture. Although I was raised Italian-American I spent far too many hours next door with my latinx friends and I'm so happy that it's coming through. Spanish Lit major in college and study abroad in Chile in the 90s, I'm glad we're finally giving a nod to the hispanoamerican literary schools and styles and motives from magic realism to contemporary latina femenismo. Que rico la cultura, que rico el país que puede incorporarla respetuosamente. Thanks for sharing your reactions!
I've seen Encanto probably 20 times by now and I STILL cry the second Dos Oruguitas starts up and then I don't stop hahaha it's such a sweet movie, I'm happy you enjoyed it!
YES! John Leguozamo plays Bruno. He's probably one of the more well known voice actors in the movie, despite not having a ton of screen time comparatively. He is awesome at providing an awkward, lonely, vibe while still bringing humor to his character. Probably one of the tougher characters to play IMO
Subscribing right now because this was THEE best commentary I've seen on this movie. Cultural tidbits? Magnificent. The jokes? Top tier. You're truly a light on UA-cam. (Also I spent half the video trying to figure out who you look like, and I swear you could be related to Princess Nokia lol)
This movie has made me cry so many times, I'm usually starting to tear up at Abuela's anguish and fully sobbing by Mirabel's "so it would never happen again"... but this time? It was YOU that made me cry. "It does look like that. It can." So glad everyone else is asleep, there's only so many times I can explain sobbing into my M&Ms over this movie
I love how this movie has made every talk about their true feelings. Since watching this I have had some conversations with my kids and it's good for everyone to communicate. I was fully entertained by this movie and I learned some things.
My favorite part about Encanto is that there was no actual villain. It was a story of how toxicity can tear a family apart. Not a toxicity built of hatred or malice but from misplaced love and concern. They were so wrapped up on worrying about The Family, they forgot that they should worry about the members of the family. Thank you so much for your reaction. I found it beautiful and touching.
I really enjoyed your reaction to this. The commentary, the history you gave, the Spanish, the dancing. All of it, phenomenal. This movie has been on my mind a lot and your reaction has got to be my absolute favorite so far. How you related and all the tidbits you noticed and pointed out that you really liked was refreshing because you pointed out so many things that other reactors don’t, like the outfits and the bread. It made it that much more special. I can’t begin to understand the trauma that people who have to immigrate like this must feel but I do understand generational trauma all too much and your uplifting words about Luisa and her carrying to much to Mirabel and even Abuela was really appreciative and made this reaction shine. Thank you for this. Fun fact: When Bruno is singing to Pepa about the wedding and he says “Let it Go.” They actually play the opening melody of let of go for those few moments. This movie is genius.
So glad the algorithm led me to this video. I absolutely loved this movie and adored your reaction. The cultural tidbits add another layer to the reaction and pulled me in even more. Definitely here for more Spanish Clariss!!!
Huh, I'm from Valencia-Spain and those polleras look a lot like our falleras. One more thing for me to look into I suppose. Yours is probably the most fun reaction I've seen to this movie, I think. I try to watch them all, since as a fellow Hispanic I'm very happy and excited for Colombians everywhere. New sub!
I love the whole Madrigal family dynamic and their development throughout the story, but I really have a soft spot for Mirabel, Luisa and Bruno. Everyone is carrying a burden but theirs seem especially heavy. And then little Antonio makes my heart go all mushy!
Loved this reaction! I like how many things you caught onto and you're completely right about the refreshing idea of there not being a 'bad guy'. Also hearing all your comments in Spanish and English was great practice for me cause I don't get to hear it much these days. Great start to the year!
One of my favourite relatable quotes though I don’t know who said it is, “ Crying doesn’t mean your weak, it simply means you’ve been strong for far too long”
So great to see this! I try to watch all the reactions to this movie (as a Colombian). Our nations are like brother and sister since Panama was a part of Colombia. There’s a lot of shared culture! I also moved to NYC from Colombia as a child and my family has a lot of the same story!
I’m actually the oldest out of my Mom’s kids (I have three younger sisters & 2 younger stepbrothers I live with). So this hit a super close to home. I raised my sisters and my 8 cousins, while I was growing up (early middle school to now. I just turned 21.) I had to grow up faster then others and resulting in me losing most of my childhood. Not only did I have to nurture my younger siblings and cousins before I could even learn to take of just myself, but I had to deal with my grown ups family members issues and battles. On top of that. I had a lot of family burdens that shouldn’t have to be pushed on me as an child/adolescent. That’s why this song had me crying. Especially when she say, “Give it to your sister, it doesn’t hurt her. See if she handle every family burden.” & “Give it to your sister and never wonder. If the same pressure would pull you under.” So this movie is so very dear to my heart. I cried most almost all of it, cause I saw myself in a lot of the characters. Encanto is so good and so beautiful. I needed this sm.
Loved seeing your comments from a Spanish person! I'm European (Austrian) and I absolutely love seeing the latinx/south American/Spanish community talk about this movie! it's great to see how enthusiastic everyone is and how much they relate to the movie. You're also very pretty and seem like a lovely person, have a great day! Also that hair looks stunning, love the curls.
Easily one of my favorite films of 2021 and one of my favorite films in the Disney Animation canon. Encanto really hits me home so much that it hurts. I love the characters, the music, the songs, the premise, and even the gorgeous animation done by my friends at Disney Animation in Burbank. I even get to chance to meet the director a month before the movie was released, the voice of Dolores herself Adassa is my newest friend on Twitter, and I briefly met John Leguizamo a month ago. Truly, an amazing time to be a fan.
Que linda reacción a la peli! Chévere que entendiste los mensajes que quiere transmitir y mucho de la cultura y trasfondo que hay en ella. Saludos desde Colombia 🤗🇨🇴🎉✨🌈
I stumbled across this video a few days because I wanted to see genuine reactions from the latin community. And the authenticity of not just your knowledge as you reference and compare the Colombian culture to your own, but also the empathy for Mirabel's family strife truly made this video enjoyable. Plus, you kept it real throughout. Speaking Spanish at times, your honest expressions and words during scenes that irritated you (Dolores at dinner) or felt heartwarming (Antonio's hesitation) or empowering (Mirabel speaking out), even dancing to the music. It was all sincere and it has me watching this video for the fourth time this weekend. Thank you for your reaction to Encanto.
I wonder how many of Bruno's "predictions" where real predictions, and how many where just observations, that when pointed out they just took for a given and didn't bother trying to stop it. If The cousin had took action sooner would her man ever have wanted to propose to Isabella? Or would he have noticed her earlier then the end of the movie? The guy with the gut was clearly eating a full bag of candy so where did the guy come from do you think? A dead goldfish? Please it's a goldfish. 70 percent chance of it dieing especially if gotten from a carnival or fair game as a prize.
I think the example of Pepa's wedding day was just him trying to make a joke at the expense of his twin sister, but it backfired a bit because the weather goes nuts whenever she's nervous or whatever.
@@TheKenchanx it wasn't a joke. He was being supportive but didn't do it very well. If you notice when there doing the song we dont talk about Bruno the husband says thunder when bruno walks in, before bruno said anything, so him saying it looked like rain was his way of saying you look stressed out, chill out. Like her husband he was saying let it rain. If you stressed, then do you. To hell with mom wanting everything perfect. Its your day.
I’ve seen a lot people say that the reason Mirabel doesn’t get a gift is because she’ll be the keeper of the miracle after her grandmother passes and that she’ll be the new person in charge. The miracle/candle needs someone to keep the magic alive and that job will pass on to Mirabel :)
I think a very important, but subtle, detail in Abuela's backstory is we see the moment she chooses to hide her grief, hide her pain, shove it all down and become the strong matriarch that she believes the townspeople need her to be. So this tradition in the family of shoving it all down started because she felt she needed to be strong. It helps you understand her actions earlier in the film. She needed to be strong, her family needed to be strong, the magic needed to be strong. It's not that she intentionally gaslit Mirabel, she just desperately didn't want to believe that she was reliving the loss of her beloved through losing the magic. Just like she did 50 years ago she was choosing to push all her fears and sadness down to be strong for those who rely on her. And Mirabel calling her out made her see that choosing to hide all the emotions in order to be strong for everyone else has only made her and her family suffer. At least, that's my interpretation.
Something I never see mentioned is: Even near the end, at the river abuela said: "This is where we were given our miracle!" It is Mirabel who opens the wound and stops the hiding: "This is where abuelo Pedro..." Only then is abuela able to open up.... Very good writing!!!! I had a grandmother who was a child when WWII ended. She had to leave her home and go through a lot. She never talked about that time except a few tidbits here and there and that more as a humourous anekdote than anything else....
In the Heights (although I regret some of the changes) would be great and Tick Tick Boom would also require a Kleenex box. Thanks for the reaction. I'm around people who don't get into emotion at this time of my life. Watching you was fun.
Grandma calling Bruno 'Brunito' reminded me of my next door neighbor when I was little. Mr Garcia had 5 daughters and joked with my dad, who had two sons, that he'd consider us his kids so he'd have some sons too. I guess that makes him my unofficial godfather. He'd sometimes call us 'my little gingettos'. Lol. I remember them fondly. The only problem is you'd have to be careful walking by their house if you'd already eaten. The door would fling open, and the next thing you knew you were sitting at their table with a plate piled high with food and, excuses like, 'but I'm full' were met with a blank stare, like, 'ok, and?' To be fair they _were_ amazing cooks and eating again was typically worth the stomach ache.
Qué bonito ver reacciones de latinos qué entienden lo que es la familia latina qué es muy común que tenga unos cuantos traumas generacionales jaja En fin, ¡gran reacción! Saludos desde México 💖✨🇲🇽
Katia nuñez He decidido escribirte para contradecirte por lo de "latino" si te refieres a la chica que hace la reaccion no creo sea Latina, si de descendencia latina. Pues noto que su primer idioma es el Inglés y no español, italiano, portugués, francés o rumano. La RAE te lo podrá aclarar
I am half Colombian and was so happy to get this movie but also so happy that this movie was so good as well. Everytime I watch a reaction I cry again so much and enjoyed this reaction a lot!
This is my first time at your channel and I'm really enjoying your reaction to this movie! I find it both educational and entertaining. I am learning things and also laughing at your humor haha. 😄 I am obsessed with this movie and can't stop watching reactions to it. Thanks for doing one!
Words cannot explain how much I enjoyed this reaction. Out of all the reactions I've seen to Encanto, I don't think I can think of one better than this one. What a joy to watch, thank you so much.
Encanto, is so beautiful, in our family I am the Louisa, and that was something I straight got from our Abuela. She had trauma, our Moms got it too, and now us cousins are trying to break it. Thank you for not hiding how it made you feel. Its ok to cry. LOL
I’ve watched this movie SO MANY times in the last two week (5+ for sure). The part where Abuela tells her story towards the end and the part with the doorknob get me tearing up EVERY time (insert deep Luisa cry 😩)
AHHH when the whole family is singing at the end with acknowledgement that they've seen how strong and brave she has been throughout her life. I too was just... dead. Goodbye all emotional freewill.
One thing I really like about this movie is that it doesn't give an answer in any way on if Mirabel ever actually got a magical gift, because the whole point of the movie is that it doesn't matter if she has magic or not. Her value, as everyone else in the family, should come from who she is, not what she can do. So to suddenly grant her a "gift" at the end would feel, to me at least, as though it cheapened that message. At the end of the day, her actions at the end were not about getting a gift, they were about healing all the cracks in the family that were hiding under the surface.
ahh i managed to make it through the whole dos oruguitas flashback without crying and then i ended up losing it at the triplets' group hug 😭 also i would love love to see you talk about the in the heights movie! please do 🙏
Stuff that I noticed Something that I really found interesting is that in every Disney movie the older generation is usually so nice and always make sure the main character is the golden child, but here they made sure to show a somewhat more realistic family. Sometimes it’s difficult to get your grandparents to truly understand you, especially if you think differently if you are born in a different generation. I know my grandma is a but iffy especially when I think and have different opinions than hers. Another thing is that in the movie Mirable is the only one that talks to the house, others just kinda go along with what the house does. Like at the beginning the grandmother just waves at the house when it comes alive, but when the house came alive at the end Mirable said hi to the house because she’s the one that connects to the house not just emotionally but also communication wise.
It made the review and your reaction so much more meaningful to have all the cultural background and hear how much it means to you. I vote for Spanish Clariss reaction to Into the Heights! I'd love to watch that.
I also vote for your reaction to In The Heights. Know that it is not the same as the stage-play. If you go into it knowing it is a different story, it will be better.
23:27 i didn't even realize this since when i watch any movies i never check the cast. That's why his voice is so familiar. HIS VOICE IS THE SAME AS SID THE SLOTH🤣🤣
In regards to the family valuing their reputation or trying to keep up appearances, I think a lot of people don't fully realize just how recently this village was created and how new the gifts are. The encanto was created when Pedro died, the people who live there are those who escaped the village with them and were saved by the miracle as well. It's only been around for 50 years, 45 of that with the family gifts. Anyone Abuela's age or even a few years older than the triplets would have been there, fleeing from the dangers and witnessing Pedro's sacrifice and the creation of the encanto. I think the concern over their reputation is less about upholding the family name and more about being a symbol of security and hope for the encanto. The miracle saved the community, the gifts help the community. The characters talk about everyone getting anxious when the gifts start fading, but it's not because they'll have to herd their own donkeys, but because many of them probably have the same fears as Abuela of outside threats.
I LOVE YOUR COMMENT! Thank you so much for sharing your heart and your knowledge. That is an excellent and very valuable point. To be a beacon and symbol of security for a village of non-gifted people that escaped being massacred, that is quite the burden to bare. Very true and even more understanding of the immense pressure and stress Abuela must have endured for so many years. AND ALONE AT THAT! Of course, she had her family but losing the love of her life and now having such an immense responsibility while having experienced such trauma is going to be difficult for anyone. Then you're acting out of fear due to stress, duty, responsibility, that can be a breeding ground for very toxic behavior. But nevertheless, I think the movie beautiful shows how one can heal and come together in the spirit of family, community, and forgiveness. I truly appreciate your insightful comment. We are happy to have you! And I wish you the loveliest day!
THIS!!
Exactly... A lot of people could not understand that , glad to read your comment
@@NicholeRojas-r8i ^^ I'm glad I can give that reassurance.
Yes, exactly. People talk about the movie being about intergenerational trauma a lot, but most act like this is just about Alma and her family. No, it's the whole village. A village made out of displaced traumatized people who lost their homes, some who were injured and/or lost their loved ones. That's the environment of fear and uncertainty that Pepa, Bruno and Julieta grew up in. They've probably been hearing all these awful tales since they were very young. The trauma was still fresh on people's minds. It's no wonder that one 5 year old ended up developing the power to heal and other to see into the future. It also makes a bit more sense to why people started to resent Bruno, traumatized ppl do not take well to bad news 😬. And Abuela, she didn't just have to raise her children, she had to "raise" the whole town. She had to be the one who always stays strong and keeps things under control or else everyone would fall into a panic.
Haven't gotten through all the comments... has anyone mentioned how Isabela looks a lot like Abuela Alma did when she was young, which is probably one reason why she is the "favorite" grandchild? And how Mariano resembles Abuelo Pedro? In the engagement, Abuela wanted the next generation to have the life she didn't get to have-- as well as sort of living vicariously through her granddaughter.
i don't think she did knowingly but maybe that was what she wanted without realizing it herself
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Right, if it was, I don’t think she did it knowingly.
When Clariss said how Bruno lo.oked like Pedro, I thought about it and also thought that Pedro lo.oked more like Mariano.
Lots of symbolism :0
Ngl, when I first saw Mariano after seeing the portrait of Abeula Pedro, I mistakenly thought that Abeula wanted Mariano in the family so much that she had already put up a painting of him in the house. I realized I was wrong later in the movie lol.
@@nikkibennett2798 LOL! Talk about pressure XD
When they are all dancing around Mirabel while she’s putting the vision together Isabella is singing “Im fine”
Whoa I didn't catch that, that's an awesome detail thank you for sharing!
Both Isabella and Dolores are singing "I'm fine" at the same time, it's easier to notice in the official lyrics video
I think I heard Isabella singing "I'll be fine." and Dolores singing "I'm fine.", cause Dolores is upset about Mariano marrying someone else, but has to pretend she doesn't care, while Isabella doesn't want to marry him, but feels like she has to.
@@anib8863 it’s both Dolores and Isabela singing “and I’m fine x3, I’m fine”
Actually it's just a modulation of her earlier phrase. "Like the grapes on a vine, one a vine, on a viiiiine." If you watch the official clip with subtitles it makes this slightly more obvious by subtitling her earlier line.
I really like how they tell the Disney version of Abuelo Pedro but when Mirabel sees how actually horrific his death was, she begins to see her Abuela not as someone hurting her, but as someone hurting. It also shows how death is glossed over. In the first story he just vanishes and Abuela is a bit sad. But then you see how he dies and Abuela screaming in horror, shock and pain; and sitting catatonic in her room that mirrored her old one with Pedro, because she can’t let go.
A woman with three babies who never knew their father - she never told them the true story. Abuela lived alone with her grief thinking she was protecting her family from that trauma, when it leaked out of her every protective impulse.
i cannot believe how much i see my family in this movie, i see my grandmother in abuela so much, like she saw her husband die IN front of her to raising 3-5 kids all alone, to having the generational trauma eventually be projected on to us, her grand children as toxic tropes and racial biases.
that's why i can't bring myself to see abuela as a villan.
😭😭😭
Someone mentioned this before, but she almost always wore her mourning shawl, too, meaning she never stopped mourning him.
I absolutely adore that while we see the explanation and get to understand why Abuela is the way she is, that's not all there is to her redemption. It's that she recognizes how her choices and her trauma led to the second collapse, and her apology to Mirabel, and her efforts to change. The movie doesn't gloss over the fact that she hurt her family badly because she has a tragic backstory. It doesn't say that how Abuela treated her family was okay after all because she was in pain. It does say that realizing the pain made it easier to understand, and with understanding and Abuela's genuine regret and effort to change, her family could forgive her and help her rebuild Casita and the family back better and stronger.
Abuela isn't a villain. The only villains in this story are the soldiers or guerillas that forced Alma and Pedro and the rest of the townspeople to flee their homes, and killed Pedro - and even they're more plot device than active villain. There doesn't always have to be evil for bad things to happen to people, or for families to crack, and I think that's a brilliant and important message for people to hear.
I’ve seen a lot of people saying that Abuela apologizing & actively trying to be better in the end is “unrealistic”, but I’d like to point out that Abuela had just lost everything for the second time in her life, and it’s not like she did a public apology, it was just between her & Mirabel. Also just because you haven’t experienced it doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen.
Maybe it's because it is one of the best and honest apologies which you could give to someone. And that is (sadly) rare in reality.
also it’s a kids movie it’s good to teach kids to apologize n break the cycle
@hasslfoot that's completely understandable. even though this movie wasn't made for people like me, I can easily put myself in Mirabel's shoes, and unfortunately my family isn't quite as deserving of forgiveness or as willing to change as hers.
but personally, I think that if this story gives a family broken by generational trauma out there somewhere--who would otherwise force kids to become estranged and pick up the pieces on their own--the motivation to fix things and the hope of becoming a happy loving family, it's completely worth the unrealistic approach.
yes, we definitely need to see more stories about kids learning that they *don't* have to forgive their family/guardian(s) (beyond Tangled). but honestly I'd rather there be fewer kids out there who have to endure the pain of a family that's not willing to change, and showing those kids a new way forward is going to help so many families become better.
@@shriek_a_boo Exactly. And I think it did a good job showing that yeah, Abuela was putting too much pressure on them, there's still a place for the kids to recognize WHY.
I feel like if Mirabel hadn't extended that understanding..."Abuela, I see now, you've been through so much, and you lost everything and you were just trying to keep us protected."...that more realistically Abuela might have been less forgiving and reacted defensively. "Well you just don't understand what I went through and what I've gone through for this family."
But since she did, it at least opened the door to Abuela being like "You know what, maybe you're right. We're safe. Maybe I've been overreacting and I need to chill."
Okay, paraphrased obviously. :D
But I think in real life, you'd see more people reacting defensively and not with that understanding. And I do agree that we need more stories like this that are resolved with understanding and love all around. :)
@hasslfoot but they love each other... That is the most realistic behaviour between families
In a way, it's how generational trauma is also healed in reality. It's not as fast, or as simple, but the first step is ALWAYS taking personal responsibility.
I also like the symbolism of the black shawl Abuela always seems to be wearing through out most of the movie, shes been in mourning/grieving ever since her husband died. I think its a hint of how much she tries to be strong herself for not only her family but the village itself, but shes hurting inside as well.
Pedro's memory, in a literal sense, protected her and the children early on and drove them to survive, but became a shackle later on that prevented the family from growing naturally.
Really, the mountains, the house, her shawl, and the candle and miracle itself are all tied to the same metaphor - a cocoon that can protect and sustain, but must be cracked open eventually to move on. You can even see Pedro's spirit (as butterflies) embracing them one more time before flying out and parting ways.
In the concept art, and in the Art Of Encanto book, you can see the Luisa’s room is made of stone because she’s supposed the be the strong one. But, only known to her, there is a secret door that leads to an amusement park where she can finally be a kid. OW😭😭
23:45 When you realize that the cracks represent the wounds of the trauma of feeling estranged from his family. Bruno couldn't confront reality in a healthy way so he invented Hernando who's scared of nothing, and Jorge who makes the spackle has a voice more like automated, and without a visible face as if the intention was to hide the feeling in order to do what is necesary. This speaks of Bruno's deep feelings of shame disguised with humor.
I like how Luisa is both strong and muscular but also feminine. Tough girls can love sparkly unicorn donkeys too.
Also, how the dad swore. "Miercoles!"
I love that Mirabel at the beginning has a small phobia of touching door knobs .. I didn't notice it until like the fifth time I saw that scene
I NEVER NOTICED THAT OMG
But where can you see it?
@@amandaguenascimento right before the start of the madrigal song when she's leaving her room and at the end of the movie when she goes to to put the door knob in the new house door .. it's just a very slight hesitation (my mom and sister don't agree with me btw )
Well that's another bullet that y heart didn't need
@@leescience I always just saw her pulling a loose string off her skirt
I watched this with my family and after "surface pressure", I was fighting tears. Unexpectedly, my little sister hugged me as if she knew about everything I'm carrying MY HEART--
I never expected to relate so much to a Disney character after Mulan, but Isabella's, Luisa's, and Mirabel's characters are definitely, very heart-wrenchingly relatable to me.
It's one of the best family movies out there.
After the movie, I didn't talk at all and just cried in my room. It's been a while, but your reactions cheered me up and I so love love LOVEEE the Spanish commentary to this.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you were able to find joy in my content. I completely get that relatability to this movie myself, especially with the madrigal sisters. So much pressure and weight is carried on the shoulders of good people. People who are kind and generous and put others before themselves, but those people need to be reminded that they can take that weight off, You are carrying too much. When that truth really connects to your heart, it's incredibly freeing. I'm happy you were able to have such a emotional experience from this film. I wish you prosperity, joy, and love over your life! You deserve it! Have a blessed one, we're happy to have you!
'Surface Pressure' is by far the best song and representation of my life as every single year something always happened and my entire family always depended on me to hold up everything yet also blamed me making it difficult for many things to happen in my life. After years of struggling mentally and such there'd be times that I had to separate from all of them not cuz I didn't like them but rather all the negative energy formed was put onto me (who unfortunately absorbs it but unable to release it) and felt that I had to be the one to fix everything yet put my dreams and such on the back burner. However, now I'm trying to get my dreams to come true and be successful for own sake and cousin (may she rest in peace).
This is one of the few Latina reactions that doesn’t say that Mirabel should’ve or would’ve been hit for her outburst and it’s really refreshing.
I enjoy that you can acknowledge that it doesn’t always work out so easily but I love that you acknowledge that healing can happen and it is beautiful
Man, that forest fire of a rumor. You KNOW Pepa's not keeping that from her twin sister. Felix ain't keeping that from his wife. Look where Agustín sat. AS FAR AWAY FROM HIS WIFE AS POSSIBLE. He couldn't keep that either!
Thank you so much for your insights. I really appreciate this reaction video :)
Also, shoutout to the Guzmans. I sure as hell wouldn't help someone who broke my nose twice. What a patient, caring man.
Lmfao to be fair, it wasn’t intentional and he definitely knew that 😂 but yeah, he’s a sweetheart
Something about this comment is so wholesome I love it!
@@SusanaCanales1 well, the second time was most likely intentional but-
Every young Latine person I've seen on social media is legitimately using Encanto to address generational family traumas and I am loving it. Hell, Lin-Manuel said he wrote Surface Pressure (Luisa's song) as an apology to his older sister. This movie is everything.
Even as a non-Latine person, my sister and I have used this movie to discuss our very different experiences growing up with the same parents. I’m the younger sister, and had considerable health issues from birth. My sister felt pressure to be perfect, because I wasn’t.
I posted on Facebook “sometimes being little sister means feeling like Mirabel, thinking your big sister is a combination of Isabela and Luisa, then growing up to realize how much pressure she was under all along to be perfect.”
My sister messaged me: “hi, have you been hiding in my therapy sessions?”
Much like Inside/Out has been useful in helping kids verbalize their emotions, and express how depression feels, I feel like this film will be really helpful in teaching kids to express their place in a family or their emotional needs.
You're the first reactor that I saw break down when they sang "we see how bright you burn, we see how brave you've been" to Mirabel and I LOVED YOU FOR THAT. Not a lot of people resonated with it. I see a lot of reactors talk about how they wish the family apologized verbally to Bruno & Mirabel but for me, having the validation that they can finally see Mirabel is enough. It's a step in the right direction.
Sometimes, that's all we really need you know. For me that single line hit harder than the whole Surface Pressure (altho that song also makes me wanna cry all day). Anyway. Loved the reaction 😅💖
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm glad you resonated with that line as well. It hit me so deeply for very similar reasons to you. Yes, this may be a kids movie and while certain people will want a verbal apology or comeuppance for those characters that wronged our protagonists, you are right. For people like you and me, sometimes what makes the difference is the validation. Validation that all of the invisible work that you put into your life to be a kind, brave, caring, and empathetic person, in spite of Terrible Circumstances, has been acknowledged by those you love most. Sometimes those who love us the most have the potential to hurt us the deepest. And many people never see an apology from those sources. But validation and giving someone the gift of feeling heard, respected, and acknowledged can be a first step to healing. And I was moved to tears seeing a message so nuanced shown for so many to see. I wish you a beautifully fruitful healing journey for you and your pains. I hope that love and peace surround you and know that in your darkest moments, you are not alone. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I wish you all the best!
I absolutely lost it at "the miracle is not some magic that you've got, the miracle is you". Something about that line and the way it is delivered turns me into an emotional mess. In real-world terms to me it sounds like "it's okay if you fail, it's okay if you're not special, it's okay if things aren't the way you want them to be, what matters is that you're here, and that in itself makes you valuable"
@@callmeclariss Disney animated films are never just kids' movies. Especially since so many of them seem to start with the loss of a parent which is incredibly traumatic to children. Bambi lost his mother, Elsa and Anna lost their parents, Dumbo's mother is taken away from him and locked up. And Encanto starts with the death of Pedro, leaving Alma to raise triplet babies by herself. I really like that the writers of these Disney films do not shy away from themes of family heartbreak just because there are children in the viewing audience.
It messed me up because i'd never get it from my parents, at least not in truth.
It is like a knife to my lungs
Your commentary really hit me, especially with Luisa and the pressure placed on her - or that she placed on herself. I was an older sister - am, still, in a chaotic household and it took me a while as a teen to realize my job was not to be the "second parent" in the household or to mother my sister, and that it was alright to be an elder sister and still just a child as well...
I made a video with the italian version of Luisa's song using Buffy&Dawn from"Buffy-the Vampire Slayer".There's an ep in particular in which Buffy is crying while having the you-don't-have-to-replace-mom VS well-if-I-don't-do-it-who-will kind of fight with Dawn plus the burden of being the Slayer and always having to fight/ sacrifice herself for the world's safety. I think it fits perfectly with her story.💛
I can say with confidence that this might be Disney's best movie so far, if not top 3. We don't have your typical "good versus evil" archetype that every fictional story follows, instead we have a beautiful story that can be applied literally in every household in every society. Take the magic away and it's still as strong. I see therapists reacting and analysing this movie and they all identify every different "family troop", and it's really fitting.
It’s absolutely in my top 3. And because of this movie nothing will ever break into the top three again because between how much I relate to this movie, my undying love for Mulan (one of my favorite movies since I was like 2), and Big Hero 6 being literally perfect no other movie has a chance. They’ll have to settle for top 5.
Considering how good this movie is _without_ a villain, I really tire of the now-decades-long moping about "no good Disney villains".
Its kind of surprising how few people I've talked to actively realized that at the end Abuela Alma was happy to see Bruno again because he's her SON, not just "Tio Bruno from the song". Its a little sad how so many people watching sort of skipped over the fact that its not just Bruno coming home to a family he loves and has been yearning for but a mother getting her son back and 2 sisters getting their brother back. Im glad you actually saw and acknowledged it
Did you notice it's only when she realized her mistakes where she shows her love for her children ? She takes Julieta's hands and touches Pepa's cheek (and of course when Bruno appears)
@@a.g.demada5263 And it's so adorable when she sees Bruno for the first time in years, she hugs him and calls him "Brunito" (Little Bruno). That's why I think it's touching and adorable when Julieta and Pepa both hug Bruno at the same time cause they're so happy to have their brother back
@@broadwaybrook2319 yes and did you notice Pepa is the first who hugs him while she was the one who doesn't want to talk about him before
My son is about 9. When I sat down to watch the movie with him he kind of gave a funny look when Abuela hugged Bruno and he said "Brunito?" I told him it was (more or less) Spanish for "little Bruno". He looked confused for a second, and I said "you know, that's his mommy. He's still her baby." He said "oh." The song really built Bruno up to be something sinister, and then even when he was just a good weird guy his power is frankly awe-inspiring, but also the way Abuela talks about him when she finally does is with so much hurt that it was probably hard for him to connect them as people who love each other. Between that and the fact that we have a small family we live far away from, I'm not sure he picked up on the mother-son relationship there with so many other people in the mix. As a mom though, it was hard for me not to feel that homecoming. I can't imagine being so mad at my son that I wouldn't be happy and relieved to see him come home.
I didn't see anyone mention this (can't read or translate most of the Spanish comments so I may have missed one) but the event that caused them to flee their village was based off the Thousand Days war, which as a middle American raised person I had never even heard of before this. The featurettes and interviews have a lot of info about stuff that's basically meta. They did SO MUCH research for this movie.
WAIT, they dont teach you that in the US?????? Why???? Bc like, it happened during the construction of the Panama Canal, Panama was part of Colombia then, and France and the US were directly involved with the construction so ooof... i thought yall up there wouldve at least _heard_ of it even if you didnt go into it in depth during classes, im kinda upset now ;;
@@bellsthesultana Sadly we don't learn about a lot of history outside the US unless it deals directly with something that happened in the US. Even then, we might not learn the whole story. There's a ton of history that happened in the US that we're still fighting to get taught. Honestly, I feel like I pretty much just learned about ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, Europe in the 1700s, then US history and world wars. For most other countries, mostly just learned about colonialism and that at some point in the 1900s, most South American and African countries had wars to free themselves from colonialism. Also pretty sure I learned next to nothing about the Eastern world.
@@bellsthesultana in America if it doesn't involve america or makes is look bad its not likely to be taught in schools.
i mean this is a Lin-Manuel Miranda movie, ofcourse there's so much research
@@CurseT13 @faureamour i kinda knew that to some extent but i thought theyd at least gloss over it, didnt know it was that bad ooof guys, thats rough ):
Where i live ofc we have limitations and dont learn everything either, but schools try their best and at least we get to know _of_ something even if we dont have the time to get into it, which also upsets me, but still ;; i tutor high school history/geography so like... my pov is kinda biased HAHAHAHHA but thats sad, i wish students (everywhere, even here) could learn more about world history
Mirabel didn't receive a gift because she is the gift. The door disappeared because the house is her "room," hence the doorknob at the end with the M on it (it could have stood for Madrigal though), and i believe she's different from her family because she's next in line as the next patriarch of the family after her grandmother who also doesnt have a special gift but both share a bond with the house, This is just my thoughts on it though
i was thinking that too , the door dissapeard into the front door which then when she put the doorknob in the door the magic came through or something
Learn the difference between matriarch and patriarch please! matriarch is female patriarch is male
@@jackwhitbread4583 I was to point out the same xd
I agree, I think Mirabel's gift is that she is the one who is 'closest' to the house. The magic starts to falter when Mirabel is excluded and it comes back when she reconciles with Isabela and her grandma. It's almost like the magic is using Mirabel to show abuela what she discovers at the end of the movie - who the miracle is really for
Thank you! I knew Mirabel was destined to be the new foundation for the Madrigals. She didn't need a showy gift, she's the next protector of the whole family and *all* of the gifts ;D
I like that the Abuella had good motives. I feel like had this movie been made even just a couple of decades ago the Abuella would have been motivated by trying to preserve the family's power, status or wealth.
But here she acknowledges that she received a miracle and talks about serving her community and working to be worthy of that miracle.
It shows that even with the best of intentions, it can be important to acknowledge when you need to rest (Luisa), know what it is that you want to do and what you don't want to do and find a way to do good while not ignoring your own desires (Isabella) and that you can admire those around you and appreciate their strengths without having to put them on a pedestal and while still being able to empathize with them and recognize that there are times when even someone you admire will need your help and they may not even realize it themselves (Mirabela).
@hasslfoot lmaao Abuella fr isn't a selfish villain like mother gothel though, she does care about her family but she made them deal with alot of pressure, for mother gothel she doesn't care at all about rapunzel she just want rapunzel's hair power
I agree, I definitely feel like the pressure was unintentional. Right in the first song you can kind of identify why there are problems when Abuela sings about having to “earn the miracle”. The whole point of a miracle is that it is a freely given blessing, its not something you need to earn or prove you deserve… but because of the situation where the miracle occurred, Abuela mistakenly connected the two. Then she became blind to the pressure she unknowingly put onto others because of the pressure she put onto herself. Her miracle saved her community, and she put so much pressure on herself to make sure that the community always felt safe and protected so they never needed to be afraid of those evils that threatened them again. She had no way of knowing if the raiders would be back if the Encanto was lost. And she never communicated those fears to anyone. That’s why when Mirabel finds out about it all and acknowledges the trauma that comes from that, then Abuela can open up and also see the real life consequences of that fear and the damage it caused her family.
I absolutely loved the Spanish commentary. This has been by far the best review I've seen. All your connections to the culture and as a Latina. Thank you so much for making my shitty day better. Can't wait to see more of your content! Hope you're doing well and staying safe!
Thank you so much!!! Your comment warmed my heart. I love being able to provide some joy and light to others so I feel incredibly grateful that my content was able to bring you joy! I hope that your day continues to get better because you deserve it! Have a blessed day and we're happy to have you!
@@callmeclariss Panama huh my fam moms side came to America from el salvador unfortunately im really bad with languages and forgot Spanish all together mom taught it out of me and well due to learning struggles (autism is a b and im absolutly the black sheep of my family) its not connecting again which sucks lol but still trying failing miserably but haven't given up yet lol. Anywho love the channel amd reaction ran into it on accident liked the vibe energy and all of it had me laughing dying about recognizing seeing and wanting foods cause i was same cried with you all of it so subscribed 😁 lol also I love this movie and the music. Ps love your hair it looks amazing
@@callmeclariss also im a huge anime fan saw there was some on your channel cowboy bepop is awesome and that dog is the cutest
I LOVEEE LATINA MUSICCC
It’s actually Colombian
As a Colombian, this movie hits too hard. Also, Abuela's story is real and so crude, made me cry at the cinema so hard. This was so cute to watch, I loved your commentary both in Spanish and English.
in Dolores part of the song "we don´t talk about Bruno"she acctually tells Mirabel that she hears bruno in the walls (I can always hear him sort of muttering and mumbeling and associate him with the sound of fallen sand do YOU understand)
That is FANTASTIC!! Thank you for pointing that out!
@@callmeclariss if you pay attention to Dolores part, bruno is on the balcony behind her when she sings
@@awphooey2u519 that's actually Camilo, he just took the form of Bruno
@@valerialuna3598 actually it isn't, Camilo does take the form of Bruno in the song but the person walking behind Delores is Bruno not Camilo
@@valerialuna3598 no, it’s not. It’s confirmed to be Bruno.
"My gift wasn't rly helping the family.. but I love my family, you know?" And seeing those drawn dishes and him standing there all embarrassed.. I watched that movie with my daughter but THAT fucking caught me off guard..
This movie is from Colombia, they really went in on this movie! It's very unique and very different from other disney movies. The songs are amazing too! The story had a good message and it just blows my mind. One of my favorite movies for sure!
Surface pressure was the song that had me bopping then sobbing at the same time. Damn I felt that song so hard, this movie and Lin’s songwriting captured family dysfunction to a T.
Cool that you were able to predict depth in Isabella before it was shown. Up until her song I'd written her off as just a jerk whose only redeeming quality was how she enunciated "papaya".
The thing that gets me is the foreshadowing of how much she *hates* the life she is forced to live.
Her shock when she hears Mariano wants to have five children.
And the one that made me pause and recontextualise everything Isabela while watching the movie:
In We Don't Talk About Bruno, she drops in singing about how he told her that she'd have her perfect life.
Why in a song about all the misery Bruno's predictions inflicts? Is she here to say that Bruno was fine? No. She drops in to say that Bruno told her that she'd be forever trapped in this gilded cage.
@@XCC23 that and her face whenever they talk about her marriage and when mariano was asking him to marry her. She looks like she was just silently screaming and her eyes were slightly squinting in pain
@@XCC23 no, he told her she'd get the life of her dreams, which she thought being eternally trapped, but he meant her breaking free
@@XCC23 also I love how a flower is constantly punching Mariano in the nose
It just goes to show she never liked him anyway
@@XCC23 It occurs to me from your post that "He told me that the life of my dreams would be promised and someday be mine..." never says whether her dreams are good or bad. She can't envision a different future, so her dreams have her just as trapped as her reality. My speculation is that Bruno had no predictions, or no reliable predictions after the destruction of the house (until it was remade). So all of the predictions were pre-break and restoration (hence Dolores' love out of reach). So I agree with you - who promised that terrible dream? Abuela.
On second viewing, you can hear that Abuela's part in the Family Madrigal song is the same melody as Dos Oruguitas. While this doesn't excuse her harsh actions, knowing the full root of her pain provides more understanding.
Everyone talks about Dolores not being able to keep a secret for just a few hours but let's be fair to her she hears EVERYTHING. Imagine hearing every secret in your entire town and have to not tell anyone. And she can keep some secrets like Bruno never leaving because she knows the consequences if that secret got out.
Also I believe Mirabel never got a door because the casita chose her to be the next matriarch of the family so in a sense Abuelas door will become Mirabel's door.
I totally agree! I love the idea that Mirabel didn't get a door because she is stepping into Abuela's role as the matriach of the family. Her door is the front door of the casita. She is the one who makes everyone feel welcome and safe inside. She is the glue of the family.
also think about it, she heard something that is a direct concern for her whole family, that isnt something you really should be quiet about
Pawn to square eight.
I think the only way to keep a secret without Dolores know about it, is uses signs language
@@a.g.demada5263 I didn't consider that, but you are spot on!
Great reaction to a great movie, thank you. A minor thing at the end of the movie that I wanted to point out: when Dolores said that she heard Mariano, it's not just a joke about her power. During the movie, we are giving no indication that he's actually a big dumb hunk like Mirabel called him, but there's a good chance that because of his good looks the people of Encanto don't look beyond the surface, don't really listen to what he's saying/don't let him really talk about what he thinks/cares. But Dolores paid attention, listened to him being a good son and a poet, loves him for more than just his physical appearences. Even the minor characters of the movie have layered and an arc, and I think it's neat. Also, love your makeup and your hair.
Mariano might also be the only person in the entire movie who asked Mirabel if she was okay *before* a house fell on top of her. I thought that was special.
We all sobbed at the same times even though I'm rewatching 🤣 this movie not only is a great representation of another culture but also a sort of therapy for the inner child of anyone who's been through this generational trauma. 💜
Mirabel is the candle. It was the candle that brought magic and miracle to the house the first time with Abuela .. And in absence of the candle, Mirabel, the human candle fixes it.The whole house is her room. And The reason Mirabel didn't get a gift is because she is the gift.
One of the best reactions i've seen! I really liked the comments in spanish and also it was pretty great when you realized the thing about oruguitas and mariposas! Like i love to see so many different people react to Encanto but not everyone really gets a few of the subtle meanings or the things in spanish, most of all Dos Oruguitas because they dont watch with subtitles to get it... so yeah, awesome reaction, loved your take!
Thank you so much! Yea when the chorus changed from oruguitas to mariposas I was DONE!! It was frikin waterworks galore! The fact that the song and the story had so beautiful set up that metaphor from the beginning about the pressures and stresses of life or trauma, and how the chrysalis of a caterpillar is the hard journey to healing it takes and that in the end WE ARE BUTTERFLIES!! AHHHH!! Amazing musical storytelling and I was completely and utterly moved. Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Happy to have you and have a good one!
Yeah, I got the symbolism too, it's a shame it was lost on people who don't understand Spanish (at least when watching the film). And the way Sebastián sings it, with so much emotion and heart ❤. Makes me cry everytime.
Edit: to say the version is sang in English through the credits (still by Sebastián) which is still beautiful and the context is still there. ❤
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I think what happens is Julieta has the ability to heal others but she channels that power/gift through her cooking
Random-ish question, but I’ve been wondering-
...Shouldn’t Mirabel refer to Bruno as, _”Tio_ Bruno” more often, and just “Bruno” only occasionally- instead of the other way around...?
Also- LOVE the Spanish commentary!!!!
If anyone doesn’t know Luisa is only 17
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She’s 19, I thought?
StoryMing no I think Isabella is 19
This movie, and a movie called Song of the Sea, have my favorite examples of "unimpressed little sister" facial expressions.
ooh song of the sea is such an adorable movie
Also, the metaphor of rebuilding the Casita as doing the work to heal a families dysfunction dynamics is beautiful.
I also love that this movie shows that even children and teenagers have the potential to really help their family members heal and grow. You are not unintelligent or unable to affect your family in meaningful ways. You are powerful! Your compassion, your talents, and traits can help your siblings, your parents, and even your grandparents. You make an impact and you matter. ❤️
Fun fact: Bruno was originally going to be called Oscar but that was changed to match better with the song
Luisa (I’m not sure if I spelled that correctly) was originally not going to have a personality and stuff but the song creator was reminded of his older when seeing her so wrote the song about her as an apology for not noticing how much pressure she was under during their childhood (if I am wrong someone correct me)
People have said it's unrealistic to see abuela apologize that quickly, but honestly, if your grandchild telling you how you are the reason shit is falling apart caused the mystical force protecting your family to break apart as her words held weight, I think you'd start rethinking things too. And that's the thing, right? None of us have magic to nail our point home for us.
Was a pleasure to watch, generally I think it's great that disney seems to be distancing themselves from "big bad guy" narratives to the family drama with magical elements to make it all more fantastical but still with a very grounded theme and lesson.
The bolitas were buñuelos not pandebono, still just as tasty though but not cheesy. I lived in Colombia as a kid for three (almost four) years and I do miss the food the most.
Yes, they were buñuelos. "Chévere" that you like pandebonos (from Colombia, too).
@@gonzaleznm12 😁 I'm Mexican not Colombian. My step-father was Colombian which is why I was living there. Still have very fond memories of living there from around the ages of 7 to 10.
Really love the hidden layers of the ending. Her whole life she felt awkward at not receiving her own door like everyone else in the family. And at the end her "Door" was the front door to the whole house. The door to her family.
Really love this. It’s so nice with your cultural input as a Latina. I am Scandinavian so I have another cultural background, even if many things of course are relatable. Also love when you comment in Spanish, thanks for the subtitles by the way 😊.
Hey im Scandinavian too(Faroe Islands) We also have families like this though they dont always resolve their problems, some do solve their problems. I also have a cultural background
I wept and I mean wept watching this movie the first time I can’t tell you how important it is to have your family or people who take you for granted humble themselves to say “we see you and we’re proud” and when Luisa sang “carry ever family burden” I really felt that
I really enjoy the wide representation of family/the town in this as well, like all the different skin tones, hair types, body types, etc
I’m so glad I’m not the only person who thought that Antonio was the most adorable person ever ❤️❤️
it's insane watching several reactions because I thought that the movie was very clear in the generational trauma, the family bond keeping together the miracle and everything in Luisa's and Isabela's songs, but then watching others who didn't experience that growing up (good for them there's nothing wrong with that) seeing that it took them longer to get it, or they got the gist of it, but didn't really get it, or some who didn't understand it at all. I'm not latino, but I def felt this as a 2nd generation filipino who's lived in a multigenerational household. Thnx for reacting, I thought I was the odd one for a bit immediately getting the emotional undertones and reacting the same way you did to abuela and everyone.
I was privileged to grow up with a next door neighbor family of a Dominican doctor and his artist wife and their three children, one my age. I'm so happy to be seeing the hispanic renaissance taking shape in the modern US culture. Although I was raised Italian-American I spent far too many hours next door with my latinx friends and I'm so happy that it's coming through. Spanish Lit major in college and study abroad in Chile in the 90s, I'm glad we're finally giving a nod to the hispanoamerican literary schools and styles and motives from magic realism to contemporary latina femenismo. Que rico la cultura, que rico el país que puede incorporarla respetuosamente. Thanks for sharing your reactions!
This movie is so relatable, Latin America is so rich in colors and culture.
Greetings from Brasil ♥️
I also love seeing Mirable's outfit, as a Costa Rican, our trajes folkloricos are similar too, it's lovely to see!!
I've seen Encanto probably 20 times by now and I STILL cry the second Dos Oruguitas starts up and then I don't stop hahaha it's such a sweet movie, I'm happy you enjoyed it!
YES! John Leguozamo plays Bruno. He's probably one of the more well known voice actors in the movie, despite not having a ton of screen time comparatively. He is awesome at providing an awkward, lonely, vibe while still bringing humor to his character. Probably one of the tougher characters to play IMO
Subscribing right now because this was THEE best commentary I've seen on this movie. Cultural tidbits? Magnificent. The jokes? Top tier. You're truly a light on UA-cam. (Also I spent half the video trying to figure out who you look like, and I swear you could be related to Princess Nokia lol)
Wow, thank you! Welcome, we are happy to have you! Your comment warmed my heart and I hope you have a great day!
I think she looks *A LOT* like Lana Parrilla.👑
This movie has made me cry so many times, I'm usually starting to tear up at Abuela's anguish and fully sobbing by Mirabel's "so it would never happen again"... but this time? It was YOU that made me cry. "It does look like that. It can." So glad everyone else is asleep, there's only so many times I can explain sobbing into my M&Ms over this movie
I love how this movie has made every talk about their true feelings. Since watching this I have had some conversations with my kids and it's good for everyone to communicate. I was fully entertained by this movie and I learned some things.
the movie makes me cry alone watching this reaction is like just a highlight of the most emotional parts xD jeez
I've taken Spanish collectively for about 10 years but I feel like I've learned more Spanish in 30 minutes then I did in a decade!! 🤣🤣
My favorite part about Encanto is that there was no actual villain.
It was a story of how toxicity can tear a family apart. Not a toxicity built of hatred or malice but from misplaced love and concern. They were so wrapped up on worrying about The Family, they forgot that they should worry about the members of the family.
Thank you so much for your reaction. I found it beautiful and touching.
I really enjoyed your reaction to this. The commentary, the history you gave, the Spanish, the dancing. All of it, phenomenal. This movie has been on my mind a lot and your reaction has got to be my absolute favorite so far. How you related and all the tidbits you noticed and pointed out that you really liked was refreshing because you pointed out so many things that other reactors don’t, like the outfits and the bread. It made it that much more special. I can’t begin to understand the trauma that people who have to immigrate like this must feel but I do understand generational trauma all too much and your uplifting words about Luisa and her carrying to much to Mirabel and even Abuela was really appreciative and made this reaction shine. Thank you for this.
Fun fact: When Bruno is singing to Pepa about the wedding and he says “Let it Go.” They actually play the opening melody of let of go for those few moments. This movie is genius.
So glad the algorithm led me to this video. I absolutely loved this movie and adored your reaction. The cultural tidbits add another layer to the reaction and pulled me in even more. Definitely here for more Spanish Clariss!!!
Huh, I'm from Valencia-Spain and those polleras look a lot like our falleras. One more thing for me to look into I suppose. Yours is probably the most fun reaction I've seen to this movie, I think. I try to watch them all, since as a fellow Hispanic I'm very happy and excited for Colombians everywhere. New sub!
Wonderful to meet you! We're happy to have you! That's SO cool and thank you so much for you're comment!
its so good to finally see someone on youtube who actually understands spanish react to this movie :)
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Glad someone mentioned that, I always thought they looked very similar. (It's his father after all)
I love the whole Madrigal family dynamic and their development throughout the story, but I really have a soft spot for Mirabel, Luisa and Bruno. Everyone is carrying a burden but theirs seem especially heavy. And then little Antonio makes my heart go all mushy!
Loved this reaction! I like how many things you caught onto and you're completely right about the refreshing idea of there not being a 'bad guy'. Also hearing all your comments in Spanish and English was great practice for me cause I don't get to hear it much these days. Great start to the year!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it and have a great day!
One of my favourite relatable quotes though I don’t know who said it is, “ Crying doesn’t mean your weak, it simply means you’ve been strong for far too long”
So great to see this! I try to watch all the reactions to this movie (as a Colombian). Our nations are like brother and sister since Panama was a part of Colombia. There’s a lot of shared culture!
I also moved to NYC from Colombia as a child and my family has a lot of the same story!
I’m actually the oldest out of my Mom’s kids (I have three younger sisters & 2 younger stepbrothers I live with). So this hit a super close to home. I raised my sisters and my 8 cousins, while I was growing up (early middle school to now. I just turned 21.) I had to grow up faster then others and resulting in me losing most of my childhood. Not only did I have to nurture my younger siblings and cousins before I could even learn to take of just myself, but I had to deal with my grown ups family members issues and battles. On top of that. I had a lot of family burdens that shouldn’t have to be pushed on me as an child/adolescent. That’s why this song had me crying. Especially when she say, “Give it to your sister, it doesn’t hurt her. See if she handle every family burden.” & “Give it to your sister and never wonder. If the same pressure would pull you under.” So this movie is so very dear to my heart. I cried most almost all of it, cause I saw myself in a lot of the characters. Encanto is so good and so beautiful. I needed this sm.
Loved seeing your comments from a Spanish person! I'm European (Austrian) and I absolutely love seeing the latinx/south American/Spanish community talk about this movie! it's great to see how enthusiastic everyone is and how much they relate to the movie. You're also very pretty and seem like a lovely person, have a great day! Also that hair looks stunning, love the curls.
I love the mirroring of Mirabel holding Antonio's hand when he gets his door at the beginning and him holding her hand when she gets hers at the end.
Easily one of my favorite films of 2021 and one of my favorite films in the Disney Animation canon.
Encanto really hits me home so much that it hurts. I love the characters, the music, the songs, the premise, and even the gorgeous animation done by my friends at Disney Animation in Burbank. I even get to chance to meet the director a month before the movie was released, the voice of Dolores herself Adassa is my newest friend on Twitter, and I briefly met John Leguizamo a month ago. Truly, an amazing time to be a fan.
Not me over here crying all over again -- at a REACTION VIDEO
Que linda reacción a la peli!
Chévere que entendiste los mensajes que quiere transmitir y mucho de la cultura y trasfondo que hay en ella.
Saludos desde Colombia 🤗🇨🇴🎉✨🌈
Camilo Andrés q significa ese arco de color🌈🌈 q en muchos comentarios los veo. Gracias.
@@sandorspace6294 es un arcoiris! (rainbow) Se forma entre las montañas y refleja en el cielo sus 7 colores 🌈
I stumbled across this video a few days because I wanted to see genuine reactions from the latin community. And the authenticity of not just your knowledge as you reference and compare the Colombian culture to your own, but also the empathy for Mirabel's family strife truly made this video enjoyable. Plus, you kept it real throughout. Speaking Spanish at times, your honest expressions and words during scenes that irritated you (Dolores at dinner) or felt heartwarming (Antonio's hesitation) or empowering (Mirabel speaking out), even dancing to the music. It was all sincere and it has me watching this video for the fourth time this weekend. Thank you for your reaction to Encanto.
I wonder how many of Bruno's "predictions" where real predictions, and how many where just observations, that when pointed out they just took for a given and didn't bother trying to stop it. If The cousin had took action sooner would her man ever have wanted to propose to Isabella? Or would he have noticed her earlier then the end of the movie? The guy with the gut was clearly eating a full bag of candy so where did the guy come from do you think? A dead goldfish? Please it's a goldfish. 70 percent chance of it dieing especially if gotten from a carnival or fair game as a prize.
I think the example of Pepa's wedding day was just him trying to make a joke at the expense of his twin sister, but it backfired a bit because the weather goes nuts whenever she's nervous or whatever.
@@TheKenchanx it wasn't a joke. He was being supportive but didn't do it very well. If you notice when there doing the song we dont talk about Bruno the husband says thunder when bruno walks in, before bruno said anything, so him saying it looked like rain was his way of saying you look stressed out, chill out. Like her husband he was saying let it rain. If you stressed, then do you. To hell with mom wanting everything perfect. Its your day.
@@Yugioh420 Kind of what I was trying to say, but yeah.
I’ve seen a lot people say that the reason Mirabel doesn’t get a gift is because she’ll be the keeper of the miracle after her grandmother passes and that she’ll be the new person in charge. The miracle/candle needs someone to keep the magic alive and that job will pass on to Mirabel :)
I think a very important, but subtle, detail in Abuela's backstory is we see the moment she chooses to hide her grief, hide her pain, shove it all down and become the strong matriarch that she believes the townspeople need her to be. So this tradition in the family of shoving it all down started because she felt she needed to be strong. It helps you understand her actions earlier in the film. She needed to be strong, her family needed to be strong, the magic needed to be strong. It's not that she intentionally gaslit Mirabel, she just desperately didn't want to believe that she was reliving the loss of her beloved through losing the magic. Just like she did 50 years ago she was choosing to push all her fears and sadness down to be strong for those who rely on her. And Mirabel calling her out made her see that choosing to hide all the emotions in order to be strong for everyone else has only made her and her family suffer.
At least, that's my interpretation.
Something I never see mentioned is: Even near the end, at the river abuela said: "This is where we were given our miracle!"
It is Mirabel who opens the wound and stops the hiding: "This is where abuelo Pedro..."
Only then is abuela able to open up.... Very good writing!!!!
I had a grandmother who was a child when WWII ended. She had to leave her home and go through a lot. She never talked about that time except a few tidbits here and there and that more as a humourous anekdote than anything else....
They actually traveled to Colombia for this movie which was amazing for them to do.
In the Heights (although I regret some of the changes) would be great and Tick Tick Boom would also require a Kleenex box. Thanks for the reaction. I'm around people who don't get into emotion at this time of my life. Watching you was fun.
The fact the casita was Mirabel's door is just so beautiful. Her miracle was to help bring her family together... It's something very special.
Loved this reaction you are so expressive and Spanish Clariss is to funny I couldn’t stop laughing at how protective you got of Mirabel
Grandma calling Bruno 'Brunito' reminded me of my next door neighbor when I was little. Mr Garcia had 5 daughters and joked with my dad, who had two sons, that he'd consider us his kids so he'd have some sons too. I guess that makes him my unofficial godfather. He'd sometimes call us 'my little gingettos'. Lol. I remember them fondly. The only problem is you'd have to be careful walking by their house if you'd already eaten. The door would fling open, and the next thing you knew you were sitting at their table with a plate piled high with food and, excuses like, 'but I'm full' were met with a blank stare, like, 'ok, and?' To be fair they _were_ amazing cooks and eating again was typically worth the stomach ache.
Qué bonito ver reacciones de latinos qué entienden lo que es la familia latina qué es muy común que tenga unos cuantos traumas generacionales jaja
En fin, ¡gran reacción!
Saludos desde México 💖✨🇲🇽
Katia nuñez
He decidido escribirte para contradecirte por lo de "latino" si te refieres a la chica que hace la reaccion no creo sea Latina, si de descendencia latina. Pues noto que su primer idioma es el Inglés y no español, italiano, portugués, francés o rumano.
La RAE te lo podrá aclarar
I am half Colombian and was so happy to get this movie but also so happy that this movie was so good as well. Everytime I watch a reaction I cry again so much and enjoyed this reaction a lot!
This is my first time at your channel and I'm really enjoying your reaction to this movie! I find it both educational and entertaining. I am learning things and also laughing at your humor haha. 😄 I am obsessed with this movie and can't stop watching reactions to it. Thanks for doing one!
Thank you so much for your kind words! Glad you enjoyed it! We are happy to have you and have a great day!
Antonitos "I neeed you" puts the baby fever in all of us lol
Words cannot explain how much I enjoyed this reaction. Out of all the reactions I've seen to Encanto, I don't think I can think of one better than this one. What a joy to watch, thank you so much.
clariss during the fight between mirabel and abuela: "lets go! oh, lets go!"
me during their fight: *sobbing for an hour straight*
Que genial ver esta reacción con tanta pasión en cada situación, y tanto español durante ella jeje. Saludos desde Medellín-Colombia.
Encanto, is so beautiful, in our family I am the Louisa, and that was something I straight got from our Abuela. She had trauma, our Moms got it too, and now us cousins are trying to break it. Thank you for not hiding how it made you feel. Its ok to cry. LOL
dos oruguitas siempre me hace llorar jajaja soy de brasil y la historia me encantó muchíssimo! los dolores de la abuela y los traumas consecuentes ay
I can't watch it or hear it without crying either :'(
Yo también, exactamente igual...
I’ve watched this movie SO MANY times in the last two week (5+ for sure). The part where Abuela tells her story towards the end and the part with the doorknob get me tearing up EVERY time (insert deep Luisa cry 😩)
AHHH when the whole family is singing at the end with acknowledgement that they've seen how strong and brave she has been throughout her life. I too was just... dead. Goodbye all emotional freewill.
One thing I really like about this movie is that it doesn't give an answer in any way on if Mirabel ever actually got a magical gift, because the whole point of the movie is that it doesn't matter if she has magic or not. Her value, as everyone else in the family, should come from who she is, not what she can do. So to suddenly grant her a "gift" at the end would feel, to me at least, as though it cheapened that message.
At the end of the day, her actions at the end were not about getting a gift, they were about healing all the cracks in the family that were hiding under the surface.
ahh i managed to make it through the whole dos oruguitas flashback without crying and then i ended up losing it at the triplets' group hug 😭
also i would love love to see you talk about the in the heights movie! please do 🙏
Stuff that I noticed
Something that I really found interesting is that in every Disney movie the older generation is usually so nice and always make sure the main character is the golden child, but here they made sure to show a somewhat more realistic family. Sometimes it’s difficult to get your grandparents to truly understand you, especially if you think differently if you are born in a different generation. I know my grandma is a but iffy especially when I think and have different opinions than hers.
Another thing is that in the movie Mirable is the only one that talks to the house, others just kinda go along with what the house does. Like at the beginning the grandmother just waves at the house when it comes alive, but when the house came alive at the end Mirable said hi to the house because she’s the one that connects to the house not just emotionally but also communication wise.
It made the review and your reaction so much more meaningful to have all the cultural background and hear how much it means to you. I vote for Spanish Clariss reaction to Into the Heights! I'd love to watch that.
I also vote for your reaction to In The Heights. Know that it is not the same as the stage-play. If you go into it knowing it is a different story, it will be better.
23:27 i didn't even realize this since when i watch any movies i never check the cast.
That's why his voice is so familiar. HIS VOICE IS THE SAME AS SID THE SLOTH🤣🤣